Center Functions
The primary function of the Center is to serve as a meeting-place and a forum for all University members dealing with the Middle East, regardless of discipline. This is done informally in the social atmosphere of the Fazlur Rahman Common Room, as well as in formal settings, such as the Center's debates and sponsored colloquia. The Center also serves as the clearinghouse for all manner of Middle Eastern content for the mid-West region.
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